Sony XS-AW8 Operating instructions

Brand: Sony

Model: XS-AW8

Category: Car subwoofers

Type: Operating instructions

Sony XS-AW8, a 20 cm (8 in) subwoofer, boasts easy installation and a powerful sound output of 160 W (max) with 75 W (RMS) to enhance your car audio system. Featuring a high rigidity aluminum die-cast box, it ensures durability and superior audio quality.

XS-AW8

5-019-996-61(1)

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

Operating Instructions

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The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is

located on the bottom of the subwoofer.

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your unit that are not covered in this manual,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Features

•Easy installation

• 20 cm (8 in) subwoofer

• Power output of 160 W (max)/75 W (RMS) with

supply voltage of 14.4 V

• Adoption of a high rigidity aluminum die-cast box

For your safety, be sure to install this unit at a

mounting location that will not interfere with any

driving operations.

For details, see “Connection and Installation”

(page 5).

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Table of Contents

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to Parts and Controls

Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote Gain Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connection and Installation

Parts for Connection and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Additional Information

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Subwoofer

 LOW PASS FILTER adjustor (LP Filter)

Adjusts the crossover frequency (50 Hz – 150 Hz).

 PHASE select (NORMAL/REVERSE)

Selects the phase of the reproduced sound to

match your audio system.

 GAIN CONTROLLER connector

Connector for the remote gain controller

(page 4).

 INPUT CH1(R)/CH2(L) (RCA pin-type)

Input connector for Right (R) and Left (L) RCA

pin-type cable.

 POWER/HIGH LEVEL INPUT connector

Connector for power supply leads (page 6) and

high level input connection (page 7).

 Fuse holder (15A)

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one

with a 15 A rating.

 POWER indicator

Lights up in green when the subwoofer is

powered on.

Remote Gain Controller

The remote gain controller can be used to adjust the volume (gain) of the subwoofer.

 Volume control knob

Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume

(gain).

Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the

volume (gain).

CAUTION

Excessive gain input may cause distortion of the sound

produced by the subwoofer. Do not increase the gain

level excessively on the remote gain controller.

The sound produced by the subwoofer may also

become distorted if the volume of the car audio unit is

set too high.

Guide to Parts and Controls

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Parts for Connection and

Installation

This parts list does not include all the package

contents.

Connection

Please read all the connection procedures carefully

before making any connections.

• This unit is designed for negative ground (earth)

12 V DC operation only.

• Do not operate the subwoofer on a weak battery

as the subwoofer requires a good power supply

for optimum performance.

• Before making any connections, disconnect the

ground (earth) terminal of the car battery to avoid

short circuits.

• Connect this unit to the +12 V power supply lead

only after all other leads have been connected.

• If your car is equipped with a computer system for

a purpose such as navigation, disconnecting the

ground (earth) lead from the car battery may

damage the computer memory. Leave the ground

(earth) lead connected and connect this unit to

the +12 V power supply lead only after all other

leads have been connected to prevent short

circuits.

Connection and Installation

 Power supply leads (1)  Mounting bracket (4)

 Securing screw

(5 × 8 mm (

/32 ×

/32 in)) (4)

 Mounting screw

(5 × 20 mm (

/32 ×

/16 in)) (4)

 Mounting bracket (1)  Securing screw

(2 × 5 mm (

/32 ×

/32 in)) (2)

 Mounting screw

(3 × 12 mm (

/8 ×

/2 in)) (2)

 Double-sided tape (1)

Power Connections

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Making power connections

Connect the power supply leads  to the POWER/

HIGH LEVEL INPUT connector on the subwoofer.

Ground (earth) lead

• The ground (earth) lead (GND) is the black lead.

• Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead

securely to a bare metal ground (earth) point on

the car chassis. A loose connection may cause the

unit to malfunction.

• During full-power operation, a current close to

15 A will run through the system. Therefore, make

sure the wires to be connected to the ground

(earth) lead of this unit are at least 14-Gauge

(AWG-14) or have a sectional area of more than

2 mm² (

/32 in²).

Battery extension lead

• The battery extension lead (BATTERY) is the

yellow lead.

• Connect the battery extension lead to the car

battery’s +12 V power supply lead with a 15 A fuse

attached.

• During full-power operation, a current close to

15 A will run through the system. Therefore, make

sure the wires to be connected to the battery

extension lead of this unit are at least 14-Gauge

(AWG-14) or have a sectional area of more than

2 mm² (

/32 in²).

• All power wires connected to the positive battery

post should be fused within 450 mm (17

/4 in) of

the battery post before they pass through any

metal.

• Make sure the wires connecting from the car

battery to the metal ground (earth) point on the

car chassis are of a wire gauge at least equal to

that of the +12 V power supply lead connected

from the battery to the subwoofer.

• If the amperage rating of the fuse used on the

+12 V power supply lead of your car battery is less

than 15 A (e.g., 10 A), connect to a car system with

at least 15 A, or connect the battery extension lead

directly to the positive post of the car battery to

avoid short circuits.

Remote turn-on lead

• The remote turn-on lead (REMOTE TURN-ON) is

the blue/white lead.

• Be sure to connect the remote turn-on lead to the

remote turn-on output of the car audio unit.

• If your car audio unit does not have a remote turn-

on output, connect the remote turn-on lead to the

ACC power supply of your car. Power will be

supplied to this lead when the ignition switch of

your car is set to the ACC position.

• With high level input connection (page 7), the

subwoofer can also be activated without the need

for a remote turn-on connection. However, this

function is not guaranteed for all car audio units.

*1 Not supplied

*2 Ground (earth) to chassis.

*3 For car audio unit without a remote turn-on output,

connect to the ACC power supply of the car.

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Black

to a metal ground (earth) point

on the chassis

Ye l l o w

Blue/White

Fuse (15 A)

+12 V car battery

Car audio*

to the remote turn-on output*

of the car audio

less than 450 mm (17

/4 in)

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The following is a depiction of the system connections typically used to connect the subwoofer to a car audio

system. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your car audio for more details about the system

connection for your car audio unit.

 High level input connection

When connecting to a car audio equipped with speaker output only, connect through the POWER/HIGH LEVEL

INPUT connector on the subwoofer using the power supply leads .

*Not supplied

Notes

• Do not connect the  terminal of the speaker system to the car chassis, and do not connect the  terminal of the right

speaker with that of the left speaker.

• When installing the input cables, keep them away from the yellow power supply lead. Running them close together may result

in interference noise.

• For high level input connection, the subwoofer operates automatically upon receiving an audio signal and turns off

automatically if there is no signal for 30 seconds. However, this function is not guaranteed for all car audio units.

System Connection

SPEAKER OUT

GND

BATTERY

REMOTE TURN-ON

Car audio*

Front or Rear speakers*

Purple

Green

Purple/Black



Black

Yell ow

Blue/White

Green/Black

For details, see “Making

power connections”

(page 6).

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 RCA input connection

When connecting to a car audio equipped with RCA output terminals, connect through the INPUT CH1(R)/

CH2(L) connector on the subwoofer using a RCA pin-type cable (not supplied).

*Not supplied

Notes

• For RCA input connection, connect the yellow power supply lead as close to the car battery as possible.

• When installing the input cables, keep them away from the yellow power supply lead. Running them close together may result

in interference noise.

• Be sure to insulate any loose, unconnected leads with electrical tape for safe measure.

• If noise is present, connect the subwoofer with the  high level input connection.

Connect the cable of the remote gain controller to the GAIN CONTROLLER connector (page 4) on the

subwoofer.

Remote Gain Controller Connection

RCA INPUT

RCA OUTPUT

GND

BATTERY

REMOTE TURN-ON

Car audio*



RCA pin cable*

Black

Ye l l ow

Blue/White

For details, see “Making

power connections”

(page 6).

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Installation

• For your safety, select a mounting location that

will not interfere with any driving operations.

• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a

safe and successful installation.

•Before drilling holes for installation, make sure

there is nothing on the floor and be careful not to

damage any pipe or wiring.

• Install the subwoofer in the passenger

compartment to ensure an optimal listening

experience.

• Mount the subwoofer where it does not interfere

with any parts of the car (such as the car battery).

• Do not install the subwoofer near the heater, in

areas that get exposed to direct sunlight, under

the floor carpet, or in areas subject to high

temperature.

• Avoid installing the subwoofer in areas subject to

dust, dirt, or excessive vibration.

•Make sure leads do not get trapped under a screw

or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing).

Mounting example

Note

If the mounting location in the mounting example is not

suitable for your car, choose another mounting location for

the subwoofer.

1 Secure the mounting brackets  to the

subwoofer using the securing screws .

You can secure the mounting brackets 

horizontally or vertically to suit your needs.

Examples:

2 Mount the subwoofer to your selected

mounting location with the mounting

screws .

Installing the Subwoofer

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



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•Do not install the remote gain controller near the

heater, in areas that get exposed to direct

sunlight, or in areas subject to high temperature.

• Avoid installing the remote gain controller in areas

subject to dust, dirt, or moisture.

•Install the remote gain controller in a location

where:

– There is a flat surface.

– The controller does not interfere with the

driver’s movement.

– The controller does not hinder the operations of

the steering wheel, shift level, or the brake

pedal.

Mounting example

Installing using the mounting bracket

Secure the mounting bracket  to the

remote gain controller using the securing

screws .

You can secure the mounting bracket 

horizontally or vertically to suit your needs.

2 Mount the remote gain controller to your

selected mounting location with the

mounting screws .

Installing using the double-sided tape

Apply the double-sided tape  to the base

of the remote gain controller.

Match the curve of the double-sided tape  to

that of the remote gain controller as shown

below.

2 Mount the remote gain controller to a flat

surface.

Clean the surface of your selected mounting

location with a dry cloth before applying the

double-sided tape .

Installing the Remote Gain Controller

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

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Precautions

•If your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is

a considerable rise in temperature inside the car,

allow the subwoofer to cool down before use.

• For safety, keep the volume of the subwoofer at a

moderate level that allows you to sufficiently hear

the sound of traffic outside the vehicle.

• Do not splash liquid onto the subwoofer.

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your unit that are not covered in this Operating

Instructions, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

When replacing the fuse, be sure

to use one matching the

amperage rating stated on the

original fuse.

If the fuse blows, check the

power connection and replace

the fuse.

If the fuse blows again after

replacement, there may be an

internal malfunction. If this happens, consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Speaker section

Woofer: 20 cm (8 in), cone type

Amplifier section

Maximum power output (supply voltage at 14.4 V):

160 W

Rated power output (supply voltage at 14.4 V):

75 W (RMS)

Power requirement:

12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))

Rated current: 8 A

General

Dimensions:

 250 mm (9

/8 in)

 344 mm (13

/8 in)

 78 mm (3

/8 in)

Mass:

Approx. 4.9 kg (10 lb 13 oz) for subwoofer

Package contents:

Subwoofer (1)

Remote gain controller (1)

Parts for connection and installation (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Additional Information

Fuse Replacement

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating

exceeding the one supplied with the subwoofer

as this could damage the subwoofer.

Fuse (15 A)

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will assist in the correction

of most of the problems you may encounter with

your unit. Please refer to the connection and

operating procedures before going through the

checklist below.

The POWER indicator does not light up.

 The fuse is blown.

– Replace the fuse lead with a new one.

 The ground (earth) lead is not securely

connected.

– Fasten the ground (earth) lead securely to a

bare metal ground (earth) point on the car

chassis.

 The voltage going into the remote turn-on lead

(REMOTE TURN-ON) is too low.

– Turn on the car audio unit if it is not turned on.

– Use a relay if there are too many amplifiers

installed within the system.

 Make sure the battery voltage is between 10.5 V –

16 V.

Noise can be heard from the alternator.

 The battery extension leads are installed too

close to the RCA pin cables or the high level input

cables.

– Keep the leads away from the cables.

 The ground (earth) lead is not securely

connected.

– Fasten the ground (earth) lead securely to a

bare metal ground (earth) point on the car

chassis.

The subwoofer sound is too soft.

 The volume of the car audio unit and/or the

subwoofer is set too low.

– Increase the volume of the subwoofer and/or

the car audio unit.

There is no sound.

 The PHASE select switch is not correctly set (i.e.,

has been set between the settings).

– Properly set the switch on the subwoofer to

either NORMAL or REVERSE.

 The volume of the car audio unit and/or the

subwoofer has been set to minimum.

– Increase the volume of the subwoofer and/or

the car audio unit.

 The subwoofer is not properly connected.

– Make sure all the subwoofer connections have

been made correctly.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

https://www.sony-asia.com/support

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this

product, please visit the web site below:

https://www.sony.net/

Sony XS-AW8 Operating instructions

Brand: Sony

Model: XS-AW8

Category: Car subwoofers

Type: Operating instructions

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